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Emergency Medical Response
All patrol officers are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and first aid. All primary patrol vehicles are equipped with first aid equipment and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The Campus Safety Department also enjoys a cooperative working relationship with faculty, staff and student volunteers of the Southern Madison County Ambulance Corps (SOMAC). In case of a medical emergency, dial 911. By cell phone, dial (315) 228-7911.
Fire Safety Awareness
Fire safety presentations are provided to all new students each fall, and are offered to fraternity and sorority residents as well as faculty and staff. Fire safety programs are conducted in resident halls addressing awareness issues of fire prevention, fire extinguishments, and the dangers and consequences of false (malicious) fire alarms. The department conducts fire drills in all university buildings as part of this program. All campus buildings are inspected annually according to regulation set forth by the New York State Education Department and local codes set forth by the New York State Fire Prevention and Construction Code.
Personal Safety Escorts
From dusk to dawn, walking personal safety escorts from and to any on-campus location are provided to members of the campus community.
Motor Vehicle Assistance
Upon request, the Campus Safety Department assists motorists on campus with disabled vehicles by providing battery jump-starts. Each patrol vehicle is equipped to provide jump-starts in addition to a portable battery pack, which can be loaned (in exchange for a valid form of identification). The department is also available to assist those who have locked their keys in their vehicle.
Parking Permits
All vehicles on campus must be registered with the Campus Safety Department. Parking permits are free and may be obtained at the department office 24 hours a day. Visitors may obtain short term parking permits for parking privileges on campus. For a more complete listing of university parking regulations see the Colgate University Motor Vehicle Handbook.
Photo-Identification Cards
The Campus Safety Department issues and maintains official Colgate identification cards. The card is issued free of charge, but a fee is assessed to replace lost, mutilated or stolen cards. Community members may be required by university officials to produce their ID cards to verify personal identification, and should carry their ID cards at all times.
Student Room Lockouts
Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., and all day during the weekends and holidays, the department will assist students who locked themselves out of their residence room. This service is provided free for the first time, with succeeding lockouts being assessed a nominal fee.
Weapons Storage
Numerous weapons are prohibited by law in New York state (refer to the Colgate Student Handbook and State Law for specifics). Firearms of all types are strictly prohibited on campus. While rifles and shotguns are not permitted on campus or in university buildings, there is a provision for their secure storage at the Campus Safety Department for those students utilizing them for sporting or hunting purposes at off campus locations.
Emergency Telephones
The Blue Light Emergency Telephone System is a series of telephone boxes strategically located throughout campus to provide assistance to anyone in distress.
Overhead blue lights identify the telephones. When the receiver is lifted they automatically dil dial into the Campus Safety Department office, where an officer will be dispatched to provide assistance. Additionally, courtesy telephones are located outside the main entrance to each residence hall. These provide telephone access for both emergency and non-emergency contact to any on campus extension.
Lost and Found
The department maintains a lost and found service. If you find any property, please take it to the department office. If you have lost any property, contact Campus Safety to determine if it has been turned in.
Medical Transportation
The department provides non-emergency transportation to and from the University Student Health Center, the hospital emergency room, classes and students' on campus residences. A medical transport detail officer that is on duty weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. utilizes a vehicle designated for these transports.
Student Employment
Each semester the Campus Safety Department employs 30-40 students to assist our department in providing services. Some of these positions include student patrols of campus, residence hall lock out services, and office assistance. Students interested in employment should contact the Student Aid Office or file an application on line. Go to my.colgate.edu (the university portal system), click on the "Student Services" tab, then on the "Student Employment" sub tab. The Campus Safety Department also employs 150 students on first-year student arrival day in August. Click here for a First Year Arrival Day application.